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I have learned about environmental justice and considered the implications in my life and that of my community.
Please share the resources that you chose to access from the resource bank to grow your understanding of environmental justice. (A minimum of 3 resources)
1. Introduction to Environmental Justice 2. The Principles of Environmental Justice 3. Environmental Racism Articles - EcoWatch
Are there other environmental justice resources that you have found helpful that are not included in the resources bank? If so, please share them here:
Toxic Communities - Dorceta Taylor
Which action(s) did you take to participate in Eco-Schools?
Used the NWF Environmental Justice Mapping Tool to explore environmental issues in your community and provide context for an action you might want to pursue . , Registered myself and/or others to vote
Which method(s) did you use to communicate about the environmental justice and the action(s) you took?
Shared the action you’ve taken on social media, Communicated with school and/or community groups about your action and how others might get involved
Which action(s) did you to take to help sustain your efforts on this campaign?
Worked with a school club, community organization or group to help advance your work , Posted signage to educate others about the issue and ways to get involved
In reflecting on your experience in earning this badge, please share some of your thoughts on what you most enjoyed about this process and if there are any ways you think it could be improved. What was your biggest take away?
While earning this badge, I was also taking an environmental justice college course, which supplemented my learning. Before researching about environmental justice, I did not realize how many communities are unequally burdened by environmental hazards, such as landfills and water pollution. Also, I learned the importance of voting and ensuring laws are put into place that protect marginalized communities from environmental burdens. Finally, after using EJScreen, I learned that many communities near me face high cancer risks from air toxins and are very close to hazardous waste sites. Overall, I thought this process was organized very well. I liked learning more about environmental justice and sharing the information I learned with people in my community to promote change.
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